May require an advanced degree and at least 5 years of related experience. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Collecting data on cloud, humidity, temperature and wind.
Forecasting future weather and climate conditions.
Researching the processes of the atmosphere.
Median salary is $89,995
The job outlook is good with the number of job openings matching the expected number of graduates.
Many jobs in biology as a field require an academic degree. A Ph.D. or its equivalent is generally required to direct independent research, and involves a specialization in a specific area of biology.
Biologist is a scientist devoted to and producing results in biology through the study of life. Typically biologists study organisms and their relationship to their environment. Biologists involved in basic research attempt to discover underlying mechanisms that govern how organisms work. Biologist involved in applied research attempt to develop or improve medical, industrial or agricultural processes.
Many biological scientists depend on grant money to support their research. They may be under pressure to meet deadlines and to conform to rigid grant-writing specifications when preparing proposals to seek new or extended funding. Job outlook is bases mainly upon how much government funding is available.
A bachelor's degree is adequate for a few entry-level positions, but most geoscientists and hydrologists need a master's degree, which is the preferred educational requirement for most research positions in private industry, Federal agencies, and State geological surveys. A Ph.D. is necessary for most high-level research and college teaching positions, but is generally not required for other jobs.
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth, and the Earth's geologic past and present by using sophisticated instruments to analyze the composition of earth, rock, and water.
Average is between $42,387 - $62,691
Professional geologists work for a wide range of government agencies, private firms, and non-profit and academic institutions. Local, state, and national governments hire geologists to help plan and evaluate excavations, construction sites, environmental remediation projects, and natural disaster preparedness, as well as to investigate natural resources.
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Forecasting future weather and climate conditions.
Researching the processes of the atmosphere.
http://www1.salary.com/Meteorologist-salary.html
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Geologist/Salary